Formula 1 September 2003 News Archive

F1 Badoer Fastest at Mugello - Day One

F1 Bjorn Wirdheim Q&A

F1 Mugello day 1: Badoer tops test battle

F1 Silverstone day 1: McLaren rules roost

F1 Sato Taken to Hospital after Crash at Mugello

F1 Stoddart: Canadian GP Reprieve Unlikely

F1 Teams begin final testing push

F1 Ferrari not relaxing despite points lead

F1 Gulf Air to Sponsor Bahrain GP

F1 Ross Brawn Q&A

F1 Todt: Ferrari Won't Relax in Japan

F1 Schu scotches retirement talk

F1 Teams quash Montoya switch for '04

F1 Dupasquier: We have learnt a lesson

F1 Barrichello: I gave Montoya enough room

F1 No room for complacency at Ferrari

F1 Heidfeld Confirms Sauber Exit

F1 Pressure Still On, Says Brawn

F1 Michelin Vow to Learn from US Disappointment

F1 Schumacher Still the Fastest Draw in Town

F1 Frentzen Helps Buoyant Sauber to a Memorable Day

F1 Sunday's Selected Quotes - US GP

F1 Rain cost me victory, says Kimi

F1 Verstappen Blames Firman for Missing First Point

F1 Schu brushes off yellow flag suggestion

F1 Montoya Storms Away with Title Chances Over

F1 Frentzen: Sauber played its joker today

F1 Toyota's tyre gamble fails to pay off

F1 Agony for Button after leading race

F1 Barrichello: Montoya Clash Unnecessary

F1 Jordan: We should have done better

F1 Trulli Blames Poor Qualifying for Missing Podium

F1 Post-Race Press Conference - US GP

F1 Alonso rues missed opportunity to score

F1 Toyota: We Got our Strategy Wrong

F1 Wilson pleased with first point

F1 Wilson Happy with Maiden F1 Point

F1 Penalty ruined title hopes, rages Montoya

F1 Williams Admit to 'a Lot of Mistakes'

F1 Frentzen Delighted to be Back on the Podium

F1 Montoya Blames Penalty for Ruining Race

F1 Fisichella Welcomes Unexpected Points

F1 Raikkonen Curses Weather but Keeps Faith

F1 Stewart: Schumacher Should Retire While on Top

F1 Schumacher thrilled with crucial win

F1 Schumacher Wants to Take Title with Another Win

F1 Button: Indy Retirement Worst Feeling Ever

F1 Schumacher Wins; Montoya Out of WC Race - US GP

F1 US Grand Prix: Schumacher claims title initiative with dominant victory

F1 Team Tactics Inevitable, Says Dennis

F1 Antonio Pizzonia Q&A

F1 Thumbs down for Sunday qualifying

F1 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock - US GP

F1 Montoya: Indy win is my goal

F1 Qualifying fuel tactics play against Schuey

F1 Sentiment will not Affect Title Bid, Says Ralf

F1 Head: We want points lead for Suzuka

F1 Montoya: Schumacher Should be Feeling Pressure

F1 McNish Confident of Staying in F1

F1 Webber Wary of Changing Weather

F1 Wilson Shrugs Off Pressure as Tough Run Continues

F1 Analysis: Raikkonen Can Afford to Take Risks

F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - US GP

F1 Bridgestone Confident of Strong Race Pace

F1 Fisichella Hoping for Wet Race

F1 Schumacher admits to 'average' lap

F1 Alonso Aims to Stay Out of Fight for Title

F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - US GP

F1 Trulli's pole hopes dented by shunt

F1 It wasn't My Day, Says Webber

F1 Happy Barrichello Targeting Victory

F1 Montoya: Kimi is full of surprises!

F1 Button Confident of Strong Race

F1 Toyota salutes 'impressive' Panis

F1 Substantial changes boost BAR

F1 Toyota Boss 'Speechless' after Third Place

F1 Jaguar caught out by change in conditions

F1 Montoya: Raikkonen Full of Surprises

F1 Verstappen Unhappy with Minardi's Handling

F1 Pole a Big Help in Title Race, Says Raikkonen

F1 Heidfeld Pleased with Qualifying Performance

F1 Qualifying: Raikkonen storms to pole

F1 Raikkonen Beats WC Rivals to Pole - US GP

F1 Silly season rumours heat up

F1 Practice 3: Barrichello demotes Trulli

F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - US GP

F1 Practice 2: Trulli quickest yet again

F1 Saturday First Free Practice - US GP

F1 Grapevine: Renault: 'No News' on Gascoyne

F1 Grapevine: Rumours: Coulthard to Jaguar in a Swap Deal

F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - US GP

F1 Grapevine: Coulthard Made to Wait for New Mercedes

F1 BMW aims to unearth American talent

F1 Renault confident of maintaining form

F1 F1 needs to do more for fans, says Hobbs

F1 BMW Plan Junior Series to Develop US Talent

F1 Friday's Press Conference - US GP

F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - US GP

F1 Jaguar boosted by windtunnel upgrade

F1 Schumacher: It's closer than it looks

F1 Montoya: Championship Stress Getting to Me

F1 Trulli Dreaming of Maiden F1 Win

F1 No Cause for Concern, Says Brawn

F1 Webber delighted with top three result

F1 Raikkonen not about to panic yet

F1 Frustrated Verstappen Rues Problems

F1 Button: BAR Struggling in the Dry

F1 Mixed Fortunes for Jaguar Drivers

F1 Raikkonen Stays Cool Despite Slow Start

F1 Montoya content with leading rivals

F1 Da Matta Expecting Stronger Saturday

F1 Fisichella Pleased Despite Troubled Day

F1 Provisional pole could aid Trulli

F1 Montoya Hoping for Dry Final Qualifying

F1 Schumacher Blames Early Start for Poor Showing

F1 Sauber Drivers Lament Rain-Hit Session

F1 Trulli Optimistic of Strong Weekend

F1 Trulli Fastest in First Qualifying - US GP

F1 Qualifying 1: Trulli reigns as Indy king

F1 Pizzonia Looking for F1 Test Role

F1 Praise for Wirdheim after Jordan test

F1 Renault evaluates Suzuka tyres

F1 Practice 1: Trulli tops; leading lights spar

F1 Friday Free Practice - US GP

F1 Wirdheim Pleased Despite Slowest Time

F1 Firman Feels Fine after Testing Return

F1 Private test: Trulli fastest, but only just

F1 Renault Drivers on Top in Friday Test at Indy

F1 Q & A with Allan McNish

F1 Firman happy after crucial test

F1 Grapevine: Interview: Zanardi Laughs Off Adversity

F1 Grapevine: Mclaren Protege Hamilton Steps Up a Grade

F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - US GP

F1 The Full Q&A with Jacques Villeneuve

F1 Ralf improving but Patrick injured!

F1 Schu Jr diplomatic in title predictions

F1 Interview: Villeneuve Not Begging BAR to Keep Him

F1 Montoya Says he Can Win Title Without Indy Victory

F1 Rivals don't want to call title fight

F1 Villeneuve: I've never had so little fun

F1 Thursday's Press Conference - US GP

F1 Interview: Bahrain Expects Big Return from F1

F1 Jordan plans TV driver search

F1 Analysis: Who Will be the First to Crack?

F1 Schumacher Not Thinking About Retirement

F1 Barrichello Ready to Help in Title Race

F1 Grapevine: Schumacher Takes a Break from Fame

F1 Honda bosses up the heat on BAR

F1 Feature: No Team Orders, and That's an Order

F1 Jaguar Boss: Don't Write Wilson Off Yet

F1 How Schumacher can win title on Sunday

F1 Pat Symonds Q&A

F1 Grapevine: Williams: Montoya Will Fulfill his Contract

F1 Firman aims to win fitness fight

F1 Montoya eyes a return to Victory Lane

F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: September 24

F1 Michelin: Two stops are the way to go

F1 Indianapolis Will be a Thriller, Says Schumacher

F1 Analysis: 2nd at Indy may be Enough for Schumacher

F1 Preview: Montoya Needs Historic Win at Indy

F1 US Preview Quotes: Michelin

F1 McNish assessing his options for 2004

F1 Renault Drop McNish for Montagny

F1 Schumacher Relishing Indy Challenge

F1 US Preview Quotes: Toyota

F1 Jordan confirms Wirdheim for Indy test

F1 Schumacher expects close fight at Indy

F1 Feature: Time Running Out for Villeneuve

F1 US Preview Quotes: Jordan

F1 Renault Hoping for Podium Finish at Indianapolis

F1 Raikkonen Vows to Go Flat Out to Stay in Title Hunt

F1 US Preview Quotes: Bridgestone

F1 Patrick Head Q&A

F1 US Preview Quotes: Renault

F1 Jaguar Racing targets points finish at Indy

F1 US Preview Quotes: Jaguar

F1 Williams: Winning would be our finest hour

F1 US Preview Quotes: Sauber

F1 BAR: Villeneuve Will Race in Japan

F1 US Preview Quotes: McLaren

F1 Sato Not Expecting to Race in Japan

F1 Ralf Heads to the US Unsure of Race Fitness

F1 Villeneuve Criticises 'Robot' Drivers

F1 US Preview Quotes: BAR

F1 Jordan Expect Firman to Race in Indianapolis

F1 Jerez, day four: Villeneuve fastest

F1 We must perform at Indy, says Montoya

F1 US Preview Quotes: Williams

F1 IRL star Dixon targets F1 ride

F1 Schuey: Title fight between me and Monty

F1 Grapevine: Burti in Talks to make F1 Return

F1 Villeneuve Discusses Future with Honda

F1 Schumacher Expects Showdown with Montoya

F1 Silverstone, day 3: Monty fastest

F1 Jerez, day 3: Schuey dominant

F1 Schumacher Finishes Jerez Test on Top - Day Three

F1 Michelin: Hungary Tyre Measurements Not Evidence

F1 Qualifying shake-up a step closer

F1 FIA stands firm on team orders

F1 Button Abandons BAR Test after Crash

F1 Villeneuve Rules Out BAR Driver Shoot-Out

F1 IMS Announce Changes to US GP Schedule

F1 Jacques: I won't take part in shoot-out

F1 Feature: F1 Calendar is a Moveable Feast

F1 Silverstone, day 2: JPM quickest

F1 Ralf Close to New Williams Contract

F1 Montoya Still Ahead at Silverstone - Day Two

F1 Barcelona, day 2: DC on top

F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day Two

F1 McLaren Still Fastest at Barcelona - Day Two

F1 Jerez, day 2: Schuey to the fore

F1 Schumacher Fastest Again at Jerez - Day Two

F1 Grapevine: Zanardi to Make Racing Return

F1 Adrian Newey Q&A

F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: September 17

F1 Arrows chassis impresses Minardi in test

F1 Silverstone, day 1: Monty heads Gene

F1 Arrows Chassis Shines in Minardi's Comparison Test

F1 Montoya Outpaces Gene at Silverstone - Day One

F1 Barcelona, day 1: Raikkonen leads way

F1 Full Laptimes from Barcelona - Day One

F1 McLaren Trio Dominate at Barcelona - Day One

F1 Jerez, day 1: Schumacher sets pace

F1 Schumacher Tops the Times at Jerez - Day One

F1 I'll be back for Indy, says Ralf

F1 Ralf Confident of Indianapolis Return

F1 Villeneuve Responds to Richards' Shoot-Out Idea

F1 Gene hopes Monza run will open doors

F1 Title rivals set for crucial tests

F1 Jacques Villeneuve Q&A

F1 BAR Considering Shoot-Out for Second Seat

F1 Hill backs Montoya to win title

F1 Hill Backs Montoya to Beat Schumacher

F1 BAR contemplates 'F1 Fame Academy'

F1 Williams denies JV could replace Ralf

F1 Ross Brawn Q&A

F1 Ferrari not taking anything for granted

F1 Villeneuve Says Honda Want Sato to Replace Him

F1 McLaren Target Indy Win to Raise Raikkonen's Hopes

F1 Berger: It's time to end Ferrari's reign

F1 Brawn Refusing to Make Predictions

F1 Ferrari Could Still Protest Past Races

F1 Analysis: Schumacher Faces Fight to the Wire

F1 Williams: Montoya did the best he could

F1 Interview: F1's Joker Berger Bows Out

F1 Head Praises Gene for 'Fantastic Job'

F1 Backmarkers Draw Montoya's Fire at Monza

F1 Raikkonen Falls Off Title Pace at Monza

F1 BAR takes advantage in fight for fifth

F1 Emotional Schumacher Salutes Ferrari Faithful

F1 Kimi: 'We did what we could'

F1 Da Matta escapes after blow-out scare

F1 Gene Pleased with Best Career Result

F1 Sunday's Selected Quotes - Italian GP

F1 Unhappy Head Critical of Frentzen

F1 Villeneuve Happy to be Back in the Points

F1 Post-Race Press Conference - Italian GP

F1 Brawn: Ferrari Needed to Win

F1 Sixth for Webber lifts Jaguar

F1 Webber Welcomes Unexpected Points

F1 Baumgartner Happy to Finish

F1 Alonso Laments Startline Accident

F1 Disappointed Montoya Vows to Fight On

F1 It's Not Over Yet, Says Raikkonen

F1 Ferrari jubilant after Schumacher win

F1 Schumacher Celebrates 'Greatest' Day

F1 Schumacher Scores 50th Win with Ferrari

F1 Italian Grand Prix: Schumacher's crucial victory gives him edge in title race

F1 Grapevine: Canada Could be Included on 2004 Calendar

F1 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock - Italian GP

F1 Grapevine: It's Party Time for Ferrari Fans after Monza

F1 Schuey's sympathy for unwell Ralf

F1 'Mature' Monty adopts strategic approach

F1 Gene targets podium

F1 India Targets Hyderabad F1 Grand Prix for 2006

F1 Interview: Wilson Just Wants to Finish

F1 Gene Dreams of Podium but Ready to Help Montoya

F1 Dennis: McLaren Not Future Option for Heidfeld

F1 Let's not get carried away, warns Brawn

F1 Saturday's Selected Quotes - Italian GP

F1 Verstappen Delighted with 'Excellent' Lap

F1 Alonso loses control at first corner

F1 A happy day for BAR

F1 Post-Qualifying Press Conference - Italian GP

F1 Da Matta rues mistake on flying lap

F1 Button Happy to be Back in the Top Ten

F1 Webber can't repeat Hungarian form

F1 Da Matta Baffled by Lack of Speed

F1 Gene: I should have done better

F1 Alonso Blames Traction Control for Spin

F1 Webber Looking Forward to 'Interesting' Race

F1 Gene 'Dreaming' after Racing Return

F1 Raikkonen content with qualifying effort

F1 Sauber Disappointed with 'Modest' Result

F1 Happy Montoya Optimistic of Victory

F1 Relieved Schumacher Delighted to be Back

F1 Raikkonen Confident Despite Missing Front Row

F1 Fisichella Hoping for Race Finish

F1 Qualifying: Brilliant Schumacher beats JPM

F1 Schumacher Beats Montoya to Pole in Italy

F1 Bosses Want Grey Area of Team Orders Cleared Up

F1 Grapevine: More News from the Paddock - Italian GP

F1 Williams: Gene Free to Race Montoya

F1 Interview: Divided Loyalties for Rosberg in Title Fight

F1 Practice 3: Montoya leads the way

F1 Saturday Second Free Practice - Italian GP

F1 Title Hopes Vanish for Ralf Schumacher

F1 Practice 2: Ferrari strikes back

F1 Saturday First Free Practice - Italian GP

F1 More confusion on team orders

F1 Friday's Press Conference - Italian GP

F1 Head: Formula One Reputation at Risk

F1 Formula One Prone to Paranoia, Says Brawn

F1 Villeneuve Fears he May Not Make it to Japan

F1 Tyre talk gets heated in Monza meeting

F1 Ralph Firman Q&A

F1 Team Heads Boil Over at Monza over Tyre Row

F1 Friday's Selected Quotes - Italian GP

F1 Verstappen Hampered by Engine Problem

F1 Driver errors mask McLaren's true form

F1 Da Matta Delighted with Strong Opening Day

F1 Webber Surprised by Qualifying Pace

F1 Webber delighted but Wilson is frustrated

F1 Raikkonen Stays Calm Despite Slow Start

F1 Button Optimistic of Better Saturday

F1 Ferrari not concerned with Montoya's pace

F1 Barrichello Targeting Pole and Win

F1 BAR struggles to regain lost form

F1 Renault Duo Looking to Stronger Saturday

F1 Montoya Refusing to Get Carried Away

F1 Montoya Fastest in First Qualifying at Monza

F1 Qualifying 1: Montoya in control

F1 Grapevine: Ferrari Army Keep the Faith at Monza

F1 Grapevine: News from the Paddock - Italian GP

F1 Friday Free Practice - Italian GP

F1 Practice 1: Ferrari dominates early on

F1 Friday test: Trulli tops despite spin

F1 Renault Trio Dominate Friday Test at Monza

F1 Feature: One Win is Not Enough for Fisichella

F1 Brundle Warns Silverstone Against Complacency

F1 Ralf Still Hopeful of Fighting for Title

F1 Confident Montoya Ready for Toughest Test

F1 Schumacher Expects Ralf to Help Montoya

F1 Thursday's Press Conference - Italian GP

F1 Firman fails medical in Monza

F1 Schumacher Welcomes New Tracks to F1 Calendar

F1 Feature: Back to the Bigger Picture at Monza

F1 Grapevine: CART Agrees to Buyout Offer

F1 F1 gets race date shake-up for 2004

F1 China, Bahrain Confirmed for 2004, Spa Returns

F1 Michelin teams praise narrower tyre

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: McLaren

F1 Niki Lauda Q&A

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Michelin

F1 Work Begins on Turkish F1 Track

F1 GP Preview: Ferrari Prepare to Fight Back

F1 Firman, Ralf Set for Fitness Test

F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: September 10

F1 Firman aims to make steady race return

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Ferrari

F1 Schuey confident of Italian GP success

F1 New Michelin Tyres an Improvement, Says Michael

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Jordan

F1 Alonso downplays Monza hopes

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Renault

F1 New Michelin Tyres Approved by FIA

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Toyota

F1 Firman Passed Fit for Italian GP

F1 Michelin teams seek tyre solution

F1 Wilson granted rest of season to shine

F1 David Richards Q&A

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Bridgestone

F1 McLaren: Tyre Changes Damage Our WC Challenge

F1 Schumacher Confident Before Monza Showdown

F1 Jaguar Give Wilson Time to Make his Case

F1 Todt: No-one can afford a mistake now

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Jaguar

F1 Ralf Set to Get Back to Work

F1 Grapevine: Analysis: Tyre War Revives Suspicion & Myth

F1 Aero tweaks should help, claims Frentzen

F1 Major Fire at Bridgestone Tyre Plant in Japan

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Sauber

F1 Ferrari Hurt by Heat Wave, Says Todt

F1 Berger makes final GP appearance for BMW

F1 Ferrari are Not 'Sore Losers', Says Todt

F1 Mario Theissen Q&A

F1 Q&A with Toyota's Keizo Takahashi

F1 Ferrari: We're Ready for Monza

F1 Michelin hits back at illegal tyre claims

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: BAR

F1 Montoya confident of strong Monza showing

F1 Analysis: Gloves are Off as WC Challenge Heats Up

F1 Ralf: I'll be fit for Italian GP

F1 Monza day 4: Michael again

F1 Schumacher: the Championship has been Fair

F1 Italy Preview Quotes: Williams

F1 Ralf Expects to be Fit for Italian GP

F1 Schumacher Remains Fastest at Monza - Final Day

F1 Berger Tips Montoya for Title

F1 Analysis: The F1 Title Countdown Begins

F1 Feature: Raikkonen can be Youngest Champion

F1 Michelin Threaten to Sue Newspaper for Slander

F1 Sauber's Progress Hampered by Monza Accident

F1 Wirdheim Makes F1 Debut with Jordan at Monza

F1 Gascoyne: New Michelins Faster than Previous Ones

F1 Schumacher Fastest at Monza - Day Three (Updated)

F1 Schuey: Tyre rules won't make difference

F1 Monza day 3: Schumacher ahead

F1 Bridgestone 'trying to do what is right'

F1 Q&A with Bridgestone's Hirohide Hamashima

F1 Turkey to Push One More Race off Calendar

F1 Ferrari Could Protest Past Races, Says Brawn

F1 Analysis: Formula One Must Tread Carefully

F1 Firman: I'll be fit for Italian GP

F1 Ferrari may seek retro action on tyres

F1 McLaren on Top at Monza - Day Two

F1 Monza, day 2: Coulthard ahead again

F1 Michelin reacts with new tyre

F1 FIA confirms Ferrari tip-off

F1 Di Montezemolo: Ferrari Won't be in F1 'at all Costs'

F1 Williams Clarify Ralf's Hospital Discharge

F1 FIA Warned Michelin Prior to Letter

F1 Williams Launch Investigation Into Ralf's Crash

F1 Hospital: Ralf Discharged Against Doctor's Advice

F1 Ask Nigel Roebuck: September 3

F1 Q&A with Fernando Alonso

F1 Brawn: Michelin Didn't Follow the Regulations

F1 Burti Runs Tyre Testing for Ferrari at Fiorano

F1 Ferrari Own Up to Tipping the FIA Off about Tyres

F1 Michael: Williams Assessing their Tyre Options

F1 Michelin have Changed their Tyres, Says Mosley

F1 Q&A with Michelin's Pierre Dupasquier

F1 Severe Flooding Hits IMS; Won't Affect US GP

F1 Coulthard Fastest in Monza - Day One (Updated)

F1 Jordan Confident of 'Buoyant' Future

F1 Monza test, day 1: Coulthard fastest

F1 Michelin to Follow Instructions from Teams

F1 Williams confident despite Michelin row

F1 Sam Michael Q&A

F1 Eddie Jordan Could Sell Up

F1 Michelin to Ignore FIA Warning on Tyres

F1 Gascoyne: No regrets on Friday testing

F1 Baumgartner will test at Monza

F1 Firman to Miss Monza Test

F1 Gascoyne: Friday Testing a Success for Renault

F1 Firman decides to skip Monza test

F1 Ferrari Prepare for Crucial Test

F1 Analysis: Testing to Resume with Tyre Controversy

F1 Nick Heidfeld Q&A

F1 Grapevine: Verstappen Wins the Minardi Two-Seater Race